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Homebody by Theo Parish

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kshertz's review against another edition

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4.75

I was so happy about finding this book. I think it was such a great book to explain what it feels like to be non-binary and/or trans to others who might be feeling that way, as well as those who are cisgender. The graphic novel piece shows beautiful artwork too. I just loved everything about it and will be recommending it.

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robinks's review against another edition

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hopeful informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

I really loved this graphic novel. So many of the thoughts and feelings Theo describes match ones I’ve felt as a fellow trans and nonbinary person. It thoroughly illuminates ways in which society subscribes to an oppressive gender binary, and it provides great language for allies to use as well.

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sal_the_cat's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.5

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kayceeisbookish's review against another edition

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challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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thelittlebook_bee's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.5

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thecornishpiskie's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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alexutzu's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.75

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and everyone that contributed to the existence of this book for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review! Note: I rate memoirs based on the literary aspects and not on the personal story.

This was a fast-paced audio version of a graphic memoir, and it definitely hit me in several ways.

😍 The good:
I really enjoyed listening to this, it was better than other audio adaptations of graphic novels that I have listened to, maybe because the style was a better fit. I enjoyed several ideas that the book raised (the journey towards discovering yourself, making your body a home) and the overall audio immersion that this book provided, even though that means that I did not get to enjoy the artwork. The title also fit well with the story, blending perfectly with the cover.

😅 The not-so-good:
I felt that the memoir fell a bit short in some ways, but that is understandable, as each person has a different story to tell. Nevertheless, this was relatable, inspiring and heartfelt, being a quite nice read especially for the YA age group.

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lettuce_read's review against another edition

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4.0

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devynreadsnovels's review against another edition

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5.0

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daniellereadslikealot_'s review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

5.0

This was such a beautiful graphic novel, both in storytelling and illustration. It was so powerful and uplifting. I loved the idea of bodies being like homes and how some people might be comfortable with what they were given and some need renovations to feel like their authentic selves. Theo’s journey of self love and identity is such a necessary story and I think anyone who loved Gender Queer or the Heartstopper series will love this story too. The illustrations were just so cool and fit the story perfectly. I highly recommend this one and I’m so glad I got to read it!

TW: deadnaming, bullying, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny

Thank you to EpicReads for an advanced digital reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review.

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